To "FIM" or not to "FIM" ??

[yumyumbubblegum]

Hey all,

I know this thread has got to have been asked but I can't find it. I am at the point of should I FIM or not - I want to keep control of my headroom and was wondering if topping or fimming is preffered by the plant. I have read the stickys on it so I understand what it does, I was just curious what the consensus is...

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[andy52]

it depends on the particular strain also.some plants do better than others using these techniques.i like to grow single cola plants that have higher side sprouts.then i trim off the lower stems and shoots.not enough off of popcorn buds to worry about,unless you have side lighting.

 

[yumyumbubblegum]

Thanx andy, I like single colas also (they are pretty),,, I was just curious ,, I am guessing that it does not increase the yield?

 

[Dr. Manny Bowles]

Lots of people do think it increases yield because most of the growth is up top, where the light is. Your plant creates a wider canopy of tops rather than a cola and then lower buds that all have leaves that block the even lower growth. Does that make sense?:ignore:
I like big buds too, but I personally get more weight from topping/fimming. I top them a few times in veg, then let them build good new growth before they go into 12/12. You still get nice tops, they just aren't 2 feet long.

 

[Dr. Manny Bowles]

skunkberry from seed, in soil sharing a 600 with 5 others

 

[yumyumbubblegum]

I think I drooled!

 

[blancolighter]

I like to fim my gals, they seem to love it. Seems to me I get quite a few cola about as big as the one I would get if i didn't fim or top. I don't know any actual weight comparisons, but I myself am very happy withthe results of fimming. I would say if ya haven't tried it yet you shold go for it, see how you like it. It definately shouldn't affect you negatively for tryin it out....

 

[yumyumbubblegum]

Thanx everyone! I fimmed 3 out of 6 to give a test run...:hubba:

 

[skincandy]

Lots of people do think it increases yield because most of the growth is up top, where the light is. Your plant creates a wider canopy of tops rather than a cola and then lower buds that all have leaves that block the even lower growth. Does that make sense?:ignore:
I like big buds too, but I personally get more weight from topping/fimming. I top them a few times in veg, then let them build good new growth before they go into 12/12. You still get nice tops, they just aren't 2 feet long.

IMO this is dead on, you want everything as close to the light as possible. You could have 4 or 6 main leads right up there by the light, all about the same height. I cut most of the lower thin stuff out as well, it seems to pull a little bit of energy from the tops.